Peter McGraw, co-author of the new book, The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny has developed a new theory of humor: the benign violation theory. The theory is that the idea that humor only arises when something seems wrong or threatening, but simultaneously seems okay or safe.
To put McGraw's theory to the test, we're subjecting eight successful humorists to the Ultimate Venn Diagram Joke Tournament! Can they combine benign concepts and horrible violations and come up with hilarity?Be sure to read them below and vote for your favorite!

This is it, your Funniest Venn Diagram final round! Who will be virtually-crowned the champion?! Vote for your choice now, and check back to our Ultimate Venn Diagram Tournament page to find out if you voted for a champion!

It's the final round on the West Coast, so vote for the funniest Venn Diagram to go head-to-head with the East Coast next round! Vote now, the winner of the Ultimate Venn Diagram Tournament in up to you!

It's the final round on the East Coast, so vote for the funniest Venn Diagram to go head-to-head with the West Coast next round! Vote now, the winner of the Ultimate Venn Diagram Tournament in up to you!